Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehab

4850 Zuck Road · Erie, PA · 16506 · 8144536641

115 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Valley West Health

Why this verdict

  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

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Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 72
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 74
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 44
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.683.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.730.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.38≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year43%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (10 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · E May 22, 2025

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected June 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Corrected June 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E May 22, 2025

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected June 25, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected June 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D June 28, 2024

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Corrected July 29, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D June 28, 2024

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Corrected July 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E March 21, 2024 · found via complaint

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected April 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E July 14, 2023

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Corrected August 15, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D July 14, 2023

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected August 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D July 14, 2023

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected August 15, 2023 · Infection Control

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395200 · certified since January 30, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.